Question

Simplify.
8^-4
8-^10 thats a fraction to
A) 8^-14
B) 8^-6
C) 8^6
D) 8^14

Answer 1

We have 8^(-4) over 8^(-10). The bases are both 8, so we subtract the exponents (numerator minus denominator).

$\frac{8^{-4}}{8^{-10}} = 8^{-4-(-10)} = 8^{-4+10} = 8^{6}$

The final answer is choice C) 8^6